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China has developed an innovative robot with a lab-grown human brain, aiming to create hybrid machines for complex tasks. This technology integrates human stem cells with neural interface chips.

Flesh-eating bacteria in Japan: A deadly outbreak of Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS), caused by a "flesh-eating" bacteria, is rapidly spreading across Japan, with Tokyo experiencing a significant surge. STSS can lead to death within 48 hou...

Turbulence is a common and anxiety-inducing experience for many air travelers. Recent incidents, including injuries and even a fatality, have raised concerns about its frequency and intensity. Experts explain that turbulence is caused by unstable ai...

U.S. Treasury yields rose, impacting global markets. Crude oil climbed ahead of the OPEC+ meeting. Improved U.S. consumer confidence added uncertainty to Fed rate cut expectations.

Many big U.S. companies depend on China for a substantial part of their income and rely on Chinese suppliers and factories for their products.

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Tokyo suggests that climate change may be contributing to a decrease in fish weight in the oceans, particularly in the western North Pacific Ocean. The warmer water temperatures have led to great...

Tokyo leg of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has hogged all the limelight ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.

Japan's precision "Moon Sniper" began its "power descent sequence" early Saturday towards the lunar surface, one of several new missions sparked by renewed interest in Earth's natural satellite. - Renewed interest - More than 50 years after the firs...

A devastating earthquake in western Japan claims 100 lives, with rescue efforts ongoing amid aftershocks. Some survivors were miraculously rescued from collapsed buildings after days. Hardest-hit regions like Ishikawa face immense damage, with 211 s...

Researchers at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have created a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of forecasting the likelihood of sustained vision impairment in individuals with high myopia, a leading cause of irreversib...

The rankings feature 1397 institutions across 95 countries and territories, more than double the number featured in last year’s pilot edition. The University of Toronto is named the world’s most sustainable university, followed by the University of ...

Researchers from Tokyo University of Science have discovered a filamentous fungal strain, Acremonium sp. or "TUS-MM1," that can effectively degrade the mycotoxin patulin into a less harmful compound. The team cultured microorganisms from soil sample...

By conducting a multitude of scientific experiments and technology demonstrations, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission aims to contribute to the advancement of space exploration and bring tangible benefits to humanity back on Earth.

London has been ranked as the best city for students by QS Best Student Cities. Melbourne scored second in the rankings with Tokyo coming in third place. QS Best Student Cities surveyed 160 destinations and considered key factors such as affordable ...

Mumbai emerged the most affordable Indian city for students, ranking 21st globally in this indicator. Its affordability is a key advantage that can attract more students seeking cost-effective study options. Also, Mumbai's strong performance in the ...

Masahiko Inami's team at the University of Tokyo is developing a series of technologies rooted in the idea of "jizai", an Japanese term that he says roughly denotes autonomy and the freedom to do as one pleases.

Yogendra Puranik (or Yogi San as he is popularly known) is the first Indian origin person to win an election in Japan, the first Indian-origin gazetted officer in Japan and its first foreign-origin principal of a public school.

Ma attended the final round of the Alibaba Global Mathematics Competition held in Hangzhou and spent time interacting with contestants and teachers, according to an online post by the Damo Academy.

Life preserving measures are especially important in Japan as it is one of the world’s most seismically active countries. The warning which was being played in the background is known as an Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system that alerts people if...